Jobs – Ironer

Job Title: Ironer

Company webpage: osca.com.au

About the company: Professional ironing service based in Melbourne, Australia looking for skilled ironers to join our small team based at our workshop in Bulleen.

Location: Bulleen, Victoria, 3105

Work type: Part-time

Pay details: Hourly Rate

Pay range ($AUD): From $AUD25

Tasks & responsibilities: Besides a positive attitude, a friendly demeanour, honesty, integrity and commitment – as well as good literacy and numeracy skills an Osca Professional Ironer will have had experience and demonstrate a high level of skill in the following competencies:

  • Understanding and handling of a broad range of woven, stretch and knitted fabrics: eg. 100% cotton, silk, wool, linen, rayon, rami, tencel, polyester, damask, jacquard, poplin, corduroy, satin, denim, embroidery, appliques, beading, sequence, prints, lace, etc;
  • Hand Steam Ironing a full spectrum of garments, as well as bed and table linen: eg. Men’s Business shirts, Dress & Dinner shirts; Ladies Blouses, Ladies’ Shirts, Tunics, Dresses and Skirts; Tailored Trousers, Khakis, Chinos, Jeans, School Pants, Cargo Pants, Lined Pants, Stretch or Tracksuit Pants, Polo shirts & T-shirts, Sloppy Joes & Hoodies, Jackets, School Uniforms and Dresses, Children’s clothes, as well as Plain and Frilled Pillow Cases, Doona Covers, Fitted Sheets, Flat sheets, Valances, Bed Spreads; Table Linen: Napkins, Place Mats, Doylies, Runners, Round & Oblong Table Cloths, Square, Rectangular and Banquet Table Cloths, Battenberg, Lace & Embroidered Table Cloths;
  • Methods & Techniques including: Preparation & sorting methods; Starch varieties, properties & application techniques; Ironing dark garments without shine; Neatness in final presentation, both hanging and folding garments or bed and table linen; Basic laundry and stain removal methods;
  • The use of a heated and foot-pedal operated vacuum-fan assisted ironing table and a hand steam iron, including heat and steam setting requirements for various fabrics (as above);
  • High standards in Cleanliness and Hygiene;
  • Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety basics for the industry.

Qualifications & experience: Necessary Requirements:

  • Able to travel to Bulleen 3105
  • Understanding of different fabric types
  • Understanding of different garment types.
  • Understanding of use of hand steam iron.
  • Enjoy ironing and want to learn more, or have previous ironing experience.

What level of English is required: Basic English comprehension. Ability to read and speak English at a basic level.

How to apply: To apply please fill in the Osca employment application form or email [email protected]

More about vacancy: https://www.osca.com.au/employ.htm

Applications form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0zFhScvJd38jHOXNxyEoho8t_u7OYaJNifixdiC5-LvLrWg/viewform